Part-Time Accounts Manager
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24-26 hours per week – must be able to work Monday, Thursday and Friday’s, and this will be office based for first 6 months, then hybrid can be discussed – excellent benefits!
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Manager or Senior Accounts Assistant looking for a flexible part-time role within a supportive and growing business. Our client, a well-established consultancy and software company, is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Manager to join their team in Wallingford. Working closely with the Director, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within a collaborative SME environment. You will be responsible for managing core financial processes and ensuring the smooth running of the company’s accounts function.
Key duties include:
Monthly accounting
- Prepare, issue and manage all project invoicing
- Manage invoicing schedules working with project managers and our project management and CRM systems
- Process and reconcile ecommerce sales uploads to Sage
- Credit control and associated financial risk mitigation
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Review and process employee expense claims
- Complete bank reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of all banking records
- Process and reconcile company credit card transactions
- Perform regular bank checks and oversee cash-flow management, including forecasting and monitoring.
Payroll
- Manage payroll tasks, including liaise with payroll provider and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
- Manage workplace pension processes, including compliance with auto-enrolment regulations and the Pensions Regulator.
Quarterly and annual management accounts and legal requirements
- Production of quarterly and annual management accounts.
- Liaise with external accountants and HMRC as required.
- Manage VAT returns and other statutory submissions.
- Identify and implement improvements to the company’s finance systems. xwzovoh
- Assist Finance Director in breakdown of profitability across business areas.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years’ experience in an accounts or finance role
- AAT Level 3 (or equivalent) as a minimum
- Experience working in a SME environment
- Strong knowledge of Sage 50 and Excel
- Experience with credit control and debtor management
- Good understanding of the Chart of Accounts and how it supports accurate reporting
- Payroll and pension administration experience beneficial
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Availability during key financial periods: July and August (critical months in our financial year), as well as quarter-end months – January, April, and October
Benefits
Our client offers an excellent working culture and a strong benefits package:
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Company pension with 5% employer matched contributions
- Generous holiday allowance equivalent to 8.1 weeks per year
- Option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks of holiday
- Medicash health plan, virtual GP and counselling support
- Cycle to Work scheme and annual Environment Day for volunteering
- Dedicated training and professional development week each year
- Support for professional memberships and fees
- Flexible working hours
- Regular team socials and company events
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